Canmore
The town of Canmore is a 15-minute drive to the east of Banff, just outside the park boundaries. This small mountain community received international attention in 1988 when it hosted the Winter Olympics Nordic skiing events at the Canmore Nordic Centre. Since then, it has become a popular spot for athletes to train, because of both the high altitude and excellent facilities. There are many hotels and shops in Canmore that rival those in Banff, and a great many tour companies that operate in the park are based here. Canmore is a great place to find the down-home local culture that is sometimes lacking in Banff. With lower food and housing prices, Canmore is home for many Banff business owners, as well as a center of late-night activity during the summer. Canmore's dramatic mountain backdrop and easy access to the back-country has made it an ideal location for shooting Hollywood mountain movies. The actors can often be seen wandering around the downtown area and hanging out with the locals.
Nightlife
Eric Harvie Theatre
Attractions
Mountain Fly Fishers
Banff Fishing Unlimited
Rainbow Riders Adventure Tours Inc.
Restaurants
Blends Coffee Roasterie
Hotels
Alberta Rocky Mountain High
Ambleside Lodge
Grandview Chalet B&B